Tuesday 8 September 2015

Class of 2016-17: New car models ready to roll

In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, the new Ford GT is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. After a decade’s absence, Ford’s GT returns at the end of 2016. The chiseled supercar looks more like a Ferrari than a Ford.
In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, the new Ford GT is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. After a decade’s absence, Ford’s GT returns at the end of 2016. The chiseled supercar looks more like a Ferrari than a Ford.

In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, the new Ford GT is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. The chiseled supercar looks more like a Ferrari than a Ford. It will get more than 600 horsepower with its mid-mounted, twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, which is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.
In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, the new Ford GT is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. The chiseled supercar looks more like a Ferrari than a Ford. It will get more than 600 horsepower with its mid-mounted, twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, which is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.
This photo provided by Toyota shows the 2016 Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan (FCV, Hydrogen). The Mirai has an electric battery powered by hydrogen, and it emits nothing but water vapor from its tailpipe.
This photo provided by Toyota shows the 2016 Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan (FCV, Hydrogen). The Mirai has an electric battery powered by hydrogen, and it emits nothing but water vapor from its tailpipe.
In this Nov. 20, 2014 file photo, Olivier Francois, president and CEO of Fiat brand, introduces the 2016 Fiat 500X at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles. Fiat gets a much-needed small crossover SUV to take advantage of the worldwide SUV craze. The bulked-up 500 keeps the brand’s cute European styling but can seat five comfortably.
In this Nov. 20, 2014 file photo, Olivier Francois, president and CEO of Fiat brand, introduces the 2016 Fiat 500X at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles. Fiat gets a much-needed small crossover SUV to take advantage of the worldwide SUV craze. The bulked-up 500 keeps the brand’s cute European styling but can seat five comfortably.
This photo provided by Nissan shows the 2016 Nissan Maxima. It has a bold, chiseled surface, the “V”-shaped grille found on other new Nissans like the Rogue SUV, and a roof that looks like it’s floating above the car thanks to blacked-out pillars.
This photo provided by Nissan shows the 2016 Nissan Maxima. It has a bold, chiseled surface, the “V”-shaped grille found on other new Nissans like the Rogue SUV, and a roof that looks like it’s floating above the car thanks to blacked-out pillars.
This photo provided by Nissan shows the roof of a 2016 Nissan Maxima. It has a bold, chiseled surface, the “V”-shaped grille found on other new Nissans like the Rogue SUV, and a roof that looks like it’s floating above the car thanks to blacked-out pillars.
This photo provided by Nissan shows the roof of a 2016 Nissan Maxima. It has a bold, chiseled surface, the “V”-shaped grille found on other new Nissans like the Rogue SUV, and a roof that looks like it’s floating above the car thanks to blacked-out pillars.
This photo provided by Nissan shows the rear tailight of a 2016 Nissan Maxima.
This photo provided by Nissan shows the rear tailight of a 2016 Nissan Maxima.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Toyota Scion iM is on display at the New York International Auto Show. The Scion brand has a new entry point with the iA small car its hatchback sibling, the iM. Scion hopes to draw value-oriented buyers with its new no-haggle pricing promise and an impressive list of standard features like keyless entry and a 7-inch touchscreen dashboard with voice recognition.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Toyota Scion iM is on display at the New York International Auto Show. The Scion brand has a new entry point with the iA small car its hatchback sibling, the iM. Scion hopes to draw value-oriented buyers with its new no-haggle pricing promise and an impressive list of standard features like keyless entry and a 7-inch touchscreen dashboard with voice recognition.
In this Nov. 19, 2014 file photo, the 2016 S600 Mercedes-Maybach is unveiled during the Los Angeles Auto Show, in Los Angeles. This is a stretched, hyper-luxury version of Mercedes’ full-size S-Class sedan. It has a 523-horsepower, V12 engine mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission; it gets 20 mpg on the highway.
In this Nov. 19, 2014 file photo, the 2016 S600 Mercedes-Maybach is unveiled during the Los Angeles Auto Show, in Los Angeles. This is a stretched, hyper-luxury version of Mercedes’ full-size S-Class sedan. It has a 523-horsepower, V12 engine mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission; it gets 20 mpg on the highway.
In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt hybrid car is presented at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. Chevy’s gas-electric hybrid gets sleeker looks and increased battery range in a redesign for 2016. The new Volt can go 53 miles on battery power before a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine kicks in to generate electricity and keep the car going.
In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Chevrolet Volt hybrid car is presented at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. Chevy’s gas-electric hybrid gets sleeker looks and increased battery range in a redesign for 2016. The new Volt can go 53 miles on battery power before a new 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine kicks in to generate electricity and keep the car going.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid is presented at the New York International Auto Show. Lexus’ best-selling RX SUV gets its first major redesign since 2010. It has a polarizing design with a lot of sharp angles, including L-shaped LED front lights and a big spindle grille.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid is presented at the New York International Auto Show. Lexus’ best-selling RX SUV gets its first major redesign since 2010. It has a polarizing design with a lot of sharp angles, including L-shaped LED front lights and a big spindle grille.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Kia Optima is presented at the New York International Auto Show. Kia’s best-seller in the U.S., the Optima midsize car, gets its first full redesign since 2011. It’s longer, wider and stiffer, and has a bigger interior.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Kia Optima is presented at the New York International Auto Show. Kia’s best-seller in the U.S., the Optima midsize car, gets its first full redesign since 2011. It’s longer, wider and stiffer, and has a bigger interior.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Kia Optima is presented at the New York International Auto Show. Kia’s best-seller in the U.S., the Optima midsize car, gets its first full redesign since 2011. It’s longer, wider and stiffer, and has a bigger interior.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Kia Optima is presented at the New York International Auto Show. Kia’s best-seller in the U.S., the Optima midsize car, gets its first full redesign since 2011. It’s longer, wider and stiffer, and has a bigger interior.
This photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Hyundai’s entry in the fast-growing small SUV market gets longer, wider, sleeker and more efficient. The automaker added 3 inches to the Tucson’s length and made the SUV just over an inch wider.
This photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Hyundai’s entry in the fast-growing small SUV market gets longer, wider, sleeker and more efficient. The automaker added 3 inches to the Tucson’s length and made the SUV just over an inch wider.
This photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The automaker added 3 inches to the Tucson’s length and made the SUV just over an inch wider. That increased passenger room and added more than 5 cubic feet to the cargo area.
This photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The automaker added 3 inches to the Tucson’s length and made the SUV just over an inch wider. That increased passenger room and added more than 5 cubic feet to the cargo area.
This photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows the side and rear view of a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Hyundai’s entry in the fast-growing small SUV market gets longer, wider, sleeker and more efficient.
This photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows the side and rear view of a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Hyundai’s entry in the fast-growing small SUV market gets longer, wider, sleeker and more efficient.
In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, Hakan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Car Group, speaks in front of an XC90 at media previews for the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. Volvo’s big seven-seat SUV is all new for 2016, and it’s loaded with luxury and safety features. Even the base model gets leather seats, and the XC90 comes with a 9-inch touch screen that Volvo said behaves like a consumer tablet.
In this Jan. 12, 2015 file photo, Hakan Samuelsson, President and CEO of Volvo Car Group, speaks in front of an XC90 at media previews for the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. Volvo’s big seven-seat SUV is all new for 2016, and it’s loaded with luxury and safety features. Even the base model gets leather seats, and the XC90 comes with a 9-inch touch screen that Volvo said behaves like a consumer tablet.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the ultra-sporty Honda Civic Concept car is presented at the New York International Auto Show. Sedan debuts later this fall, while the coupe comes in the winter.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the ultra-sporty Honda Civic Concept car is presented at the New York International Auto Show. Sedan debuts later this fall, while the coupe comes in the winter.
This March 31, 2015 file photo shows the Cadillac CT6 at the New York International Auto Show event in Duggal Greenhouse, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Cadillac goes back to its roots with a new rear-drive luxury land yacht that isn’t supposed to behave like one. The CT6 has an aluminum-intensive body with 11 different materials for strength, performance and efficiency.
This March 31, 2015 file photo shows the Cadillac CT6 at the New York International Auto Show event in Duggal Greenhouse, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Cadillac goes back to its roots with a new rear-drive luxury land yacht that isn’t supposed to behave like one. The CT6 has an aluminum-intensive body with 11 different materials for strength, performance and efficiency.
This March 31, 2015 file photo shows the Cadillac CT6 at the New York International Auto Show event in Duggal Greenhouse, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.The CT6 has an aluminum-intensive body with 11 different materials for strength, performance and efficiency. GM says it’s lighter than the smaller BMW 5-Series.
This March 31, 2015 file photo shows the Cadillac CT6 at the New York International Auto Show event in Duggal Greenhouse, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.The CT6 has an aluminum-intensive body with 11 different materials for strength, performance and efficiency. GM says it’s lighter than the smaller BMW 5-Series.
This May 16, 2015 file photo shows the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro unveiled during a news conference on Belle Isle Park in Detroit. The classic Chevy muscle car slims down to fit on the frame of a Cadillac ATS small sports sedan. And it gets something that’s almost unheard of in a muscle car: a standard four-cylinder engine.
This May 16, 2015 file photo shows the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro unveiled during a news conference on Belle Isle Park in Detroit. The classic Chevy muscle car slims down to fit on the frame of a Cadillac ATS small sports sedan. And it gets something that’s almost unheard of in a muscle car: a standard four-cylinder engine.
This May 16, 2015 file photo shows the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro unveiled during a news conference on Belle Isle Park in Detroit. The classic Chevy muscle car slims down to fit on the frame of a Cadillac ATS small sports sedan. And it gets something that’s almost unheard of in a muscle car: a standard four-cylinder engine.
This May 16, 2015 file photo shows the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro unveiled during a news conference on Belle Isle Park in Detroit. The classic Chevy muscle car slims down to fit on the frame of a Cadillac ATS small sports sedan. And it gets something that’s almost unheard of in a muscle car: a standard four-cylinder engine.
This photo provided by Audi shows the exterior of new 2017 Audi Q7. This is Audi’s first full redesign of its three-row, seven-seat SUV in nearly a decade. It has a shorter, leaner, more wagon-like look than its predecessor.
This photo provided by Audi shows the exterior of new 2017 Audi Q7. This is Audi’s first full redesign of its three-row, seven-seat SUV in nearly a decade. It has a shorter, leaner, more wagon-like look than its predecessor.
This photo provided by Audi shows the rear and side exterior view of the new 2017 Audi Q7. This is Audi’s first full redesign of its three-row, seven-seat SUV in nearly a decade. Inside, the Q7 will be Audi’s first vehicle that lets drivers access certain smartphone apps through Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto.
This photo provided by Audi shows the rear and side exterior view of the new 2017 Audi Q7. This is Audi’s first full redesign of its three-row, seven-seat SUV in nearly a decade. Inside, the Q7 will be Audi’s first vehicle that lets drivers access certain smartphone apps through Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto.
This photo provided by Mazda North America Operations shows the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Twenty-six years after the debut of the first Miata, Mazda is introducing the fourth generation of the popular soft-top convertible.
This photo provided by Mazda North America Operations shows the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Twenty-six years after the debut of the first Miata, Mazda is introducing the fourth generation of the popular soft-top convertible.
This photo provided by Mazda North America Operations shows the twilight of a new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Twenty-six years after the debut of the first Miata, Mazda is introducing the fourth generation of the popular soft-top convertible.
This photo provided by Mazda North America Operations shows the twilight of a new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Twenty-six years after the debut of the first Miata, Mazda is introducing the fourth generation of the popular soft-top convertible.
This photo provided by Mazda North America Operations shows the exterior front and side view of the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Twenty-six years after the debut of the first Miata, Mazda is introducing the fourth generation of the popular soft-top convertible. The new MX-5 hints at Mazda’s “soul of motion” design language, with its long hood, flowing sides and large wheels pushed out to the edges, even as it keeps the playful, classic look of the original.
This photo provided by Mazda North America Operations shows the exterior front and side view of the new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Twenty-six years after the debut of the first Miata, Mazda is introducing the fourth generation of the popular soft-top convertible. The new MX-5 hints at Mazda’s “soul of motion” design language, with its long hood, flowing sides and large wheels pushed out to the edges, even as it keeps the playful, classic look of the original.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid, lower left, and Lexus RX, top, are introduced at the New York International Auto Show. Lexus’ best-selling RX SUV gets its first major redesign since 2010. It has a polarizing design with a lot of sharp angles, including L-shaped LED front lights and a big spindle grille.
In this April 1, 2015 file photo, the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid, lower left, and Lexus RX, top, are introduced at the New York International Auto Show. Lexus’ best-selling RX SUV gets its first major redesign since 2010. It has a polarizing design with a lot of sharp angles, including L-shaped LED front lights and a big spindle grille.